Month: August 2026

By Madilyn Destefano, Hayley Crombleholme

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    SUMTER COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A man is in custody after deputies say he crashed his vehicle Tuesday morning into a school bus in Sumter County that was transporting 19 kids, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies reported observing Qahiem Williams, 23, going almost 20 mph over the speed limit just before 7:30 a.m. in a school zone.

The deputy pursued Williams and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Williams accelerated and sideswiped two vehicles at the traffic light, the sheriff’s office said.

Leeanna Feeley said one of those cars was hers.

“All of a sudden I just hear bam and realize I got hit. It took me a couple of seconds to register what was happening,” Feeley said.

The crash damaged the axle of his vehicle, causing him to collide head-on with a Sumter County school bus, SCSO said.

Williams then fled from the vehicle and attempted to run toward Walmart, where he was quickly apprehended and taken into custody, deputies said.

East County Road 466 and County Road 103 were shut down as crews responded to the scene.

The sheriff’s office said none of the children were injured.

Feeley said her hit sent her to the hospital. She was just glad she had just dropped her daughter off.

“She’s only two years old… the rear side is where he hit so I can’t imagine the impact it would have had for her,” She said.

Williams is currently held without bond. He is charged with fleeing law enforcement, driving with a suspended license, possession of marijuana and fleeing the scene of a crash. Deputies said he could face additional charges.

The sheriff’s office said Williams also had two outstanding Sumter County warrants for fleeing and eluding and driving with a suspended license.

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By Reginald Dominique

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    August 26, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, we have a new look — and Houston Style Magazine is officially stoked. The Houston Texans unveiled their new HOUSTON/US alternate uniform Tuesday, August 25, giving H-Town a football fit that feels less like somebody designed a jersey and more like somebody drove down Westheimer, cruised through Third Ward, looked up at the city’s street signs and said, “Put all of that on the uniform.”

Created through the Nike x NFL Rivalries program, HOUSTON/US arrives drenched in Liberty White, H-Town Blue and Battle Red, celebrating Houston culture through details inspired by the city’s historic blue-and-white street tiles, customized automobiles and the celebrated “Be Someone” bridge imagery. The Rivalries initiative allows participating NFL clubs to develop community-rooted alternate uniforms designed around their local identity.

And this one is unapologetically Houston.

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Start with the Texans’ first-ever Liberty White helmet, a nod to the white helmet prototype late franchise founder Robert C. McNair displayed in 1999 before Houston ultimately adopted Deep Steel Blue. Then give it a candy-paint-inspired finish, Houston street-tile graphics reading “H-Town” and “Texans,” plus a chrome H-Town Blue facemask that looks like it could have rolled straight out of a Houston custom-car showcase.

The jersey numbers borrow their block styling from the “Be Someone” bridge, while player nameplates echo Houston’s iconic tiled street signs. The Bullhead logo also moves over the heart for the first time in franchise history. Even the inside collar carries the concept home: HOUSTON/US, emphasizing that this uniform is supposed to represent the millions of people who make Greater Houston one of America’s most diverse metropolitan communities.

Texans Chair and CEO Cal McNair said the organization wanted something meaningful and uniquely Houston as the franchise celebrates its 25th season. Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Doug Vosik called the design the team’s most Houston-centered uniform yet. Judging by the details, that might be an understatement.

The NFL’s national Rivalries campaign adds even more hometown horsepower, featuring Texans star Nico Collins alongside Houston cultural heavyweights Bun B and Slim Thug — because apparently this uniform needed just a little more H-Town credibility.

Now comes the real show.

The Texans will debut HOUSTON/US under the lights at Reliant Stadium on Thursday, November 19, at 7:15 p.m. CT, hosting AFC South rival Indianapolis in Week 11 on Thursday Night Football. Fans are being encouraged to wear H-Town Blue.

Rivalries merchandise goes on sale September 1, with a Texans Mobile Team Shop appearance at City Centre September 5.

Houston has always understood that style is storytelling. Now our hometown football team is wearing the story.

By the H. For the H. For US.

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By Paul Drewes

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    HONOLULU (KITV) — Cocaine is involved in a cluster of overdoses on Oahu. But the powerful stimulant is not the only drug believed to be behind this rash of resuscitations.

Many who live on the streets are used to seeing fentanyl mixed with illicit drugs like crystal methamphetamine

“Methamphetamine is one of the largest substances used, but it’s all adulterated with fentanyl at this time,” said Dr. Christina Wang, the Medical Director for Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center.

Homeless resident Isa Lei Denyia-Marrotte said she has not only seen others use fentanyl-laced drugs, she has used fentanyl, known on the street as fetty, herself.

“I had it once, when I overdosed from it.”

The powerful synthetic opioid is roughly 100 times stronger than morphine, but can be fatal because it severely slows or stops breathing.

On average, fentanyl has led to 18 fatal overdoses each year for homeless Oahu residents over the past few years.

“I found out that my friends passed away from it, and then it really shocked me,” added Denyia-Marrotte.

But the lastest cluster of overdose cases didn’t involve homeless residents.

“It does appear that most of the folks related to the seven cases that we’re tracking were housed individuals. So it’s very likely these are folks might be more recreational users,” said Dr. Wang.

Last Thursday morning, there were five overdose cases in Waikiki alone, with people ranging in age from 22 to 32 years old.

“People thought they were using cocaine. And then, unfortunately, it might have been other substances like fentanyl leading to the overdose,” stated Dr. Wang.

Those patients were all able to be revived by Narcan.

But because cocaine isn’t typically used with fentanyl, the Department of Health issued a bad batch alert. In the hopes people will take precautions including only using the drug with others — who can watch and respond in an emergency, and to test their drugs for fentanyl.

“It’s important to get the messaging out that we’ve got fentanyl test strips if folks are planning to use substances that are illicit. Because there’s no way of knowing whether the supply has been adulterated with fentanyl,” added Dr. Wang.

The Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center is one of the locations where people can get free fentanyl test strips and Narcan kits.

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By Montse Ricossa

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    WAUKESHA, Wis. (WDJT) — It’s wedding season, with many couples preparing to tie the knot as summer comes to its end. Sadly, some Wisconsin brides are living their worst fear: their baker, gone, with no explanation.

“You want things to be perfect, being the bride, and you just envision certain things. And it’s not there, so it’s heartbreaking,” said Krysten Petersen. She got married this past Saturday, Aug. 22.

Krysten and her now-husband, Kyle, placed an order for a two-tier cookie cake alongside some cupcakes and cookies for her wedding back in March with Sweet Perfections Bake Shop. But as Kyle went to pick up the cake Friday, Aug. 21, the day before the wedding, something was wrong.

“There was a moving company there along with the sheriff, so I at least knew what was going on. They said she hadn’t paid her rent,” shared Petersen.

CBS 58 tried contacting the owner several times. When our crew went by her store, the Sweet Perfections signs had been taken down, and on the door was an eviction notice.

The Petersons’ last-minute plan was a s’mores bar using their wedding favors.

Now, Krysten is worried about other brides who may be in her shoes, like Monica Ortiz.

She’s getting married in three weeks and hasn’t heard anything from the baker.

She expressed frustration finding out about the bakery’s closure from a fellow bride on Facebook.

“I don’t know how, like, how someone could do that. Like we’re paying good money for you. Where’s the money going if it’s not going to rent?” asked Petersen.

The couple paid $809, which they want back. However, the owner reportedly offered a store credit.

“I can’t imagine her making up for anything. She took away that part of the day from us, and that’s what breaks my heart,” she said.

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By Marisa Sardonia

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    BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man being held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility has died after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said 33-year-old Douglas Michael Stroupe was found unresponsive in his cell around 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. He was transported to Mission Hospital and pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon.

The sheriff’s office said it notified the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, and family members of the deceased man. The NCSBI will conduct an independent review of the circumstances surrounding his death, according to the sheriff’s office.

Stroupe was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility in November 2025.

On Nov. 20, 2025, officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to Warren Avenue to assist EMS crews with a man who appeared “severely beaten,” APD said. When officers arrived, they found a victim with serious injuries, who was then taken to Mission Hospital.

Further investigation led police to conduct a welfare check at a nearby home, where they discovered the scene of a burglary and found 45-year-old Jennifer Rose Gerard dead from knife wounds.

At the time of his death, Stroupe was awaiting trial on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill, first-degree burglary and first-degree rape.

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    ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Council voted 5–2 Tuesday to authorize the city manager to end the city’s contract with Flock Safety, which provides AI-powered license plate reader cameras.

Residents spoke during the council meeting Tuesday evening, with some citing their concerns with privacy and surveillance. Asheville currently has 11 Flock cameras, which will now be removed.

The approved resolution that calls for the city manager to terminate Asheville’s Flock contract reads, in part: “City employees are to suspend all access, searching, and sharing of data collected through the Flock technology, while ensuring existing data is handled according to legal and retention requirements. A comprehensive review will be conducted, and policy recommendations regarding the future use, oversight, and privacy safeguards of such surveillance technology will be developed.”

This vote comes about one week after Mayor Esther Manheimer proposed ending the contract that provides license plate readers.

“After careful review and consultation, I have determined it would not be enough to call for a moratorium on the use of Flock technology, because our contract does not allow for the removal of the technology unless we terminate the contract,” the mayor said, in part, in a statement.

Flock cameras capture vehicle information, including license plates, that can later be searched by law enforcement. Questions and concerns by Asheville residents have largely involved what happens to that information, how it is protected and who can access it.

Flock is also not Asheville’s only potential option for license plate reader technology. Manheimer said the city’s existing contract with Axon, the company that provides Asheville police with body and dash cameras, also includes stationary license plate readers.

The increased installation and usage of surveillance technology have led to largely negative reactions not only in Asheville, but nationwide.

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    SEVIERVILLE, TENN. (WLOS) — Many fans gathered to honor Dolly Parton in hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, on the day her death was announced by her family.

She was 80 years old.

Residents in Sevierville say Parton never forgot her roots and that on Aug. 25, they lost one of their own. People spent the day taking photos in front of her iconic statue.

Flowers were placed at its base. It didn’t take long for the flowers to form a large pile, prompting a group of people to come out and started rearranging them.

All afternoon there was a sense of sadness and reverence. While she was a national icon, residents here say they have a special place in their heart for Dolly.

“She was just a wonderful human being, a wonderful human being,” said Rebecca Winters, who was born and raised in Sevierville.

While she didn’t know Dolly Parton personally, Winters says Dolly has left quite a mark on the community.

“I mean giving, giving, giving, giving. She always gave,” said Winters.

Residents told News 13 that Parton helped people who lost their homes during the 2016 fires. And they say Dolly’s nonprofit and the birthing center she raised money for has helped a lot of people.

“My daughter was born at the birthing center. So many of our students got books from the Imagination Library,” said Karen Sunstein a Sevier County resident.

Residents say they were shocked by the news of Parton’s death.

“It’s a hard, hard day for our county,” said David Edwards.

The news was met with mixed emotions.

“We feel sadness, but at the same time, we need to feel joy. We need to feel joy for Dolly. She’s with Carl,” said Roger Keen.

But for some, feeling that joy is harder than others.

“That’s what makes me so sad that she’s gone now,” said Winters.

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